Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fresno, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Fresno

$1,997/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fresno is $1,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fresno

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fresno rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fresno, TX

Average rent prices in Fresno have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fresno, TX

Rent prices in Fresno vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fresno is $1,834, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fresno run $1,554 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,551

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,916

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,177

3%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,215

5%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,551

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,916

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,177

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fresno, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fresno, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fresno and Alvin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fresno

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,079
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fresno, TX is 85% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.

Discover rentals in Fresno, TX

617 Hickory St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fresno

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3235 Dartmouth Field Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fresno

3 beds

2 baths

$1,705

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2119 Hawthorne Brook Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fresno

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3230 Becker Glen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,910

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Fresno, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Fresno rental market.

How much is rent in Fresno?

The average rent in Fresno is $1,997 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fresno?

Average rent prices in Fresno have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Fresno rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fresno is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fresno?

To comfortably afford rent in Fresno, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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